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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 493 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Fairhope, AL

Fairhope Avenue1 min walk
Fairhope Municipal Pier3 min drive
Magnolia Beach5 min drive
Naval Outlying Field Barin (NHX)34 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

We thoroughly enjoyed our recent extended stay at Palmetto Cottage in Fairhope at felt right at home from the moment we ...

Carol R.

Mar 5, 2024

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Palmetto Cottage - Historic 1925 cottage in Downtown Fairhope

Palmetto Cottage is a quintessential Fairhope cottage located close to downtown Fairhope. This nearly 100 year old house has been fully renovated and filled with charm and character. Named one of Southern Living's best small towns, Fairhope has plentiful shopping, great restaurants and fun night life within a short walk. The Fairhope pier is a short distance away where you can enjoy the beautiful sunsets over Mobile Bay or stroll along the beach.

The cottage has a full kitchen with Keurig coffee maker and microwave, washer and dryer and a cute covered porch on which to relax. There are two bedrooms, one queen and one full bed, and shared hall bath with large shower (no tub). We provide an initial supply of coffee, creamer, sugar, toiletries and laundry detergent for few days. Folding beach chairs and beach towels are available for guest use.

Please know that since this cottage is almost a 100 years old it has small hallways and doors.

Driveway is tight so no trailers or campers are allowed.

***Now available to rent!!! Palmetto Carriage House, which is a separate rental located behind Palmetto Cottage on the same property, is an open concept studio apartment with a king size bed, living room, full bath and efficiency kitchen. The carriage house has a private entrance and secluded back porch. Perfect if you need space for a few extra guest but still private enough to feel secluded. The Carriage House is a separate rental and not available to use unless a separate rental is booked.

Property manager

Summer Ansley

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Not suitable for infants.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No trailers or campers

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Fairhope

Located in Fairhope, this holiday home is in the city centre. Fairhope Municipal Pier and Quail Creek Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Fairhope Avenue and Windmill Market. De-Cuba and Hot Wheels Skate Center are also worth visiting.

Fairhope, AL

What's nearby

Fairhope Avenue - 1 min walk
Fresenius Medical Care at Thomas Hospital - 10 min walk
Windmill Market - 13 min walk
Fairhope Municipal Pier - 3 min drive
Magnolia Beach - 5 min drive

Getting around

Mobile, AL (BFM-Downtown Airport) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
‪Rotolo's Pizzeria - ‬10 min walk
‪Firehouse Subs - ‬15 min walk
‪Agave - ‬11 min walk
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Palmetto Cottage - Historic 1925 cottage in Downtown Fairhope pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Palmetto Cottage - Historic 1925 cottage in Downtown Fairhope?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Palmetto Cottage - Historic 1925 cottage in Downtown Fairhope?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Palmetto Cottage - Historic 1925 cottage in Downtown Fairhope located?

Located in the heart of Fairhope, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Fairhope Avenue, Marietta Johnson Museum and Fresenius Medical Care at Thomas Hospital. Fairhope Museum of History and Windmill Market are also within 15 minutes.

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Carol R., Frankfort, KY

5 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming Historical Cottage

We thoroughly enjoyed our recent extended stay at Palmetto Cottage in Fairhope at felt right at home from the moment we arrived. This cottage has been historically preserved, but has also received many tasteful updates by the owners, who live locally and are readily available for any questions. The location provides for easy access for walking to the downtown shops and restaurants, as well as the Bayfront. Don't forget to read the information notebook provided by the owners-so much good information about the house and things to do in Lower Alabama. Highest recommendations for staying at Palmetto Cottage!

Stayed 29 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie K., Hammond

1 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

I spent a month in this beautiful home. It truly became home away from home! I loved the location and rode my bike or walked to town all of the time! It was clean and functional and had everything I needed. The front porch was perfect for rainy days and jogging to the bay in the mornings was a highlight of the trip. So thankful for my time in beautiful Fairhope!

Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen Cleveland D.

29 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adorable Cottage

Palmetto Cottage was beautiful, convenient to downtown Fairhope, and had everything guests could possibly want in a rental property. We had a wonderful time, and Summer was very sweet to work with!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

TJ J.

21 Mar 2023

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Wonderful property

Very charming home, great location. Couldn’t have trailer I pull in or by home, that was in property description I knew this ahead of booking. Great stay! Highly recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barb S.

18 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Coastal Fairhope

Beautiful cottage home in downtown Fairhope!! Everything about our visit was perfect and can't wait to go back. Summer has thought of everything in the house. Fairhope is a quaint coastal town!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura J.

4 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girlfriend getaway

The cottage is cute and cozy. Summer has done a great job of anticipating the needs of her guests. Affordable prices too!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

29 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great location…easy walk to downtown Fairhope and the bay. Super clean and comfy cottage!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

deborah c.

29 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming Cottage

A lovely and charming cottage! Summer was a perfect hostess and the cottage was immaculate and well cared for. We enjoyed our stay in Fairhope!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

6 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adorable cottage

Love this cottage and Fairhope! We will be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

David H., Baton Rouge, LA

6 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

The Palmetto Cottage is the perfect place for a peaceful retreat. Beautifully decorated and everything a guest could need. Close to town, just right! We’ll definitely be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven W.

30 May 2022

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Great experience!

We really enjoyed our stay. Perfect spot for our short trip to Fairhope.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherry L.

22 May 2022

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Weekend trip

Our stay was wonderful! The house is in a great location close to everything. It was very clean and the owner provided all we could have needed. Even a little gift for an extra touch which we really enjoyed! Would stay again for sure!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peggy H.

16 May 2022

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Cutest Cottage

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Palmetto Cottage…don’t think you could do better. Ample room with 2 bedrooms, very comfortable beds, an outside porch that lets the breeze in. We had to tear ourselves away from it. Summer had the cottage extremely well stocked!!! And, of course shopping and eating in Fairhope is always great. We didn’t have long enough, so may have to return later this year. Thank you Summer and Bo❣️ Have a great summer..

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

16 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay!!

Such a cute and quaint house. Perfect for our girls trip to Fairhope!!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda E.

27 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful historical cottage! Excellent accommodations.

Palmetto cottage was perfect for our stay in Fairhope. Enjoyed every minute.

Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ron M.

26 Apr 2022

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Short, but sweet.

Great place with easy access to Fairhope’s charm.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

25 Apr 2022

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Great location and house!

Summer was great to communicate with and the house was in a perfect location. We could walk to town but also have privacy. Would definitely recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maureen B.

25 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and well stocked

Short distance from downtown Fairhope, spacious home with plenty of room for our belongings. Well stocked kitchen with all the basics (oils, salt and pepper, etc.) and enough coffee for our entire stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

7 Apr 2022

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Lovely

Such a wonderful retreat!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colleen W.

29 Mar 2022

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Love

Wonderful place close to downtown shops and restaurants!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brent M.

18 Mar 2022

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Great location

Great location for exploring Fairhope. Property was clean, well stocked, and comfortable.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin G.

18 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great tea tap

Lovely little house. Walking distance to town. Very clean and tasteful.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kit Ying L.

9 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

Clean property, updated nicely. Great location.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Audrey A.

26 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute Bungalow

This bungalow was perfectly located within walking distance to downtown Fairhope. Summer was a lovely host and made check in/check out easy .The beds were very comfortable with quality linens. The kitchen had everything we needed to prepare a meal. Beach towels were provided, though we had our own, it was a nice amenity. For two girlfriends get a way this home was perfect and we would love to return.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kari e., Northfield, MN

18 Apr 2021

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Fantastic

Great little cottage in Fairhope. Wonderful decor and little touches. Highly recommended! We will stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

About the host

Hosted by Summer Ansley

I am an interior designer, as well as, a licensed real estate agent and have a passion for saving old homes. My husband and I love to renovate these old Fairhope homes that are full of quirks and charming details. As a native of Fairhope, I love sharing Fairhope and all it has to offer with others.